M&A Associate
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 4h ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 1d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-09-15). Last seen at its source 2h ago.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
South Africa
The description states no restriction of its own. This is the source's own tag.
Skills named in the ad
Recognised terms only, from a fixed vocabulary — this is what CV matching compares against.
Carried by 1 source
-
workable employer's own board first seen 5h ago · last seen 2h ago
The listing
Partner One is a long-term investment group specializing in the acquisition and growth of successful software companies. With over 30 years in business, we own and operate some of the fastest-growing enterprise software companies globally. More than 2,000 of the world’s largest corporations and governments rely on our software for their most critical operations and to safeguard their most valuable data.
We are seeking an M&A Associate to join our team in a full-time, remote capacity.
The M&A Associate will be part of the Mergers & Acquisitions team and will play a key role in supporting the research, evaluation, due diligence, and execution of acquisitions, with exposure to a high volume of live opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Identify and source software businesses that meet our acquisition criteria and key performance metrics
- Develop and execute targeted prospecting campaigns via email and outbound calls, while continuously testing new business development strategies, with exposure to a high volume of deal opportunities
- Build and nurture relationships with prospective acquisition targets and sell-side M&A investment banking firms
- Lead preliminary evaluations of potential acquisitions, including initial business and financial due diligence, as well as opportunity and risk assessments
- Own and manage a robust deal pipeline, ensuring it is consistently updated as new targets and information emerge, while working alongside a team of entrepreneurial, high-performing, and motivated individuals
- Conduct industry and market research to identify trends and uncover new acquisition opportunities
- Review and analyze investment materials, synthesizing large volumes of data into clear, concise, and actionable insights and presentations
- Independently drive acquisition opportunities forward by understanding deal scope and maintaining momentum throughout the process, with exposure to the full deal lifecycle from sourcing to execution
- Prioritize and delegate tasks effectively based on deal timelines and strategic importance
- Provide ad hoc analytical and operational support to the broader team as needed
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support data requests, due diligence, internal alignment, and successful deal execution
Requirements
- 2–3 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Corporate Development is required
- Prior experience with software M&A transactions preferred
- Strong academic performance from a top-tier institution
- Undergraduate degree in business or a related field is preferred
- Professional maturity and confidence in interacting with C-level executives
- Highly proactive, self-directed, and driven, with strong sales and communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated leadership potential
- Solid foundation in accounting principles and financial modeling
- Understanding of software business models and the M&A transaction lifecycle
- Strong analytical ability, pattern recognition skills, and advanced Excel proficience